At Stonehenge, children are invited to climb the walls! Rock climbing is great exercise and is a confidence builder for all ages, and can be done safely at Modesto's only indoor rock gym. Stonehenge boasts over 4,500 square feet of climbing surface with walls ranging from 25 to 40 feet high.

First-time climbers will need to take a belaying class, teaching the safety basics of climbing and spotting a climber. This is included in t...

What's more quintessential holiday fun than outdoor ice skating in the big city during the holiday season? We can't think of anything. The area is filled with holiday buzz as shoppers and families stroll through Union Square to admire the skaters and the magnificent Christmas tree.

Admission is $10 for adults and $6 for children eight and under. Skate rental is $5 with a $1 surcharge for hockey skates. Tic...

The San Francisco Zoo, nestled against the Pacific Ocean, is a world away from its urban surroundings. Over 250 species of animals reside in the park, and many important botanical exhibits are featured throughout the park as well. The recently built giraffe house is a gorgeous addition to the zoo, and the primate exhibit is a sprawling, active, tree-filled yard with two levels (ground and a tree-height path) to walk and watch the m...